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Senate roll call 896 · 92nd Congress · Oct 3, 1972

To amend H.R. 16654 by barring funds to pay salaries of any federal employee who inspects firms employing seven persons or less for compliance with the occupati

On Oct 3, 1972, the Senate voted 38–43 (HR 16654). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–29, Republicans 23–16, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 members voted against their own party.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

38

No

43

Did not vote

16

Date

Oct 3, 1972

From Voteview roll call records.